Our Mission

Education for Life’s mission is to provide students with a balanced education of the body, feelings, will, and intellect in preparation for using life’s diverse challenges to discover ever-deeper levels of purpose and happiness

Our Vision

To support teachers, parents, schools, and others who nurture the comprehensive and profound types of growth that are addressed by the Education for Life principles

What it takes to become an Education for Life School

the founder of the first Education for Life School in Slovenia

Starting an Education for Life School: An interview with Tina Ruter, the founder of Lila School in Slovenia (PDF)

Article: What Does Spiritual Education Mean?

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An Education for Life (EFL) schools come in different ‘flavors’ each one is unique and at the same time they all demonstrate an ongoing commitment to meet the following criteria:

  • Education for Life teacher and director certification
  • Onsite visits by EFL representatives
  • Annual participation in an EFL conference
  • Staff exchanges with other EFL schools
  • Local EFL programs for staff and parents
  • Payment of an annual fee to support the spread of Education for Life